Kula Community Association

Board Meeting Minutes - September 6, 2001

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by President Elliott Krash at 5:30 p.m. at the Kula Elementary School.

Attendees
Members present: Hari Ajmani, Marjorie Hill, Dave Jenkins, Elliott Krash, Dick Mayer, Terry McBarnet, Karolyn Mossman,Verna Nahulu, Mitch Silver, Steve Sutrov, and John Wilson
Members excused: Erwin DePonte, Gina Flammer,Alan Kaufman, Ron Nagata
Members absent: Daryl Arita, Frank Catanzaro
Guests: Kika Bukoski, Chris Halford

Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's report submitted by John Wilson showed the balance as of September 6 as $2,171.73 with year to date income of $3,439.24 ($12.24 interest income, $17.00 refreshments, $1,870.00 in T-shirt sales, $200.00 donation, 2001 dues $1,105.00, 2002 dues $10.00, and $225 deposit refund) and year to date expenses of $2,374.98 ($125.00 mail permit, $32.00 P.O. box, $500 filming of election forums by AKAKU, $253.33 administrative expenses,  $643.25 t-shirts, and $821.40 newsletter).  The Treasurer's report was filed for audit.

 Secretary's Report
The secretary's report of the August meeting, submitted by Gina Flammer, was approved after correction.  Under  the committee report on outdoor lighting, "unshielded mercury vapor" was changed to "metal halide" and typographical errors were corrected.   

 Communications
Agendas listing communications and copies of  correspondence received and sent were circulated.  

 Special Reports
Charter Review Process and Issues:  Karolyn Mossman, a member of the Charter Review Commission, distributed copies of the current Maui Charter, gave an overview of the review and revision process, and summarized the issues addressed during the public hearings.  Following the hearings held in all communities during June, July, and August, the Commission will receive briefings by County officials tand others hrough early October, at which time they will begin deliberations.  Major themes that emerged during the public comment period relate to planning (enforcement, water, open space, infrastructure concurrency), elections (term limits, residency requirements, proportional representation), budgeting calendar, and boards/commissions (new boards, specifying existing boards in charter).

New Business  
Charter Position Statement:  There was a brief discussion on whether or not the KCA would adopt a position statement to be submitted to the Charter Commission.  There was general consensus that a KCA position would be drafted for consideration at the next Board Meeting.  It was agreed that if the Commission established a deadline for final comment prior to mid October, the draft position would be circulated electronically.  Dick Mayer offered to email the comments he gave to the Charter Commission to Board Members for comment and additional input. 

OutdoorLighting Odinance:  On a motion by Steve Sutrov , seconded by Mitch Silver, the Board agreed unanimously to adopt a position statement expressing support for the proposed outdoor lighting ordinance drafted by the ad-hoc committee of Lee Altenberg, Mike Maberry, and Steve Sutrov.  The position will be similar to previous KCA statements on the subject and will be transmitted to the County Council prior to the consideration of the matter by the Public Works and Transportation Committee.

Reapportionment:  Chris Halford and Dick Mayer gave an overview of the reapportionment process, distributed background material,  and explained the major concerns relating to the proposed plan to count military dependents as residents and eligible voters. Discussion focused on some of the constitutional and other issues relating to the population counting procedure and how it would result in increased votes for Oahu, diminished representation for the neighbor islands, and continuing use of "canoe" districts for several neighbor islands. Prior to the meeting, Dick Mayer had emailed to Board Members a resolution stating the KCA's concerns with the proposed reapportionment plans and seeking remedies against the Commision's plan to count military dependents.  On a motion by Dick Mayer, seconded by John Wilson, the resolution was approved, subject to minor revisions as proposed that will be e-mailed to members for final review prior to submitting to the Reapportionment Commission.

Nominating Committee:  Elliott Krash announced that Alan Kaufman, Karolyn Mossman, and Mitchell Silver had agreed to serve on the Nominating Committe.  They will propose slates for the 2002 officers and Board.  Members were asked to let the Nominating Committe know their plans for next year and forward suggestions for new Board Members or officers.

Reimbursements for General Meeting Refreshments and Video Taping:  John Wilson moved that $100 be authorized for expenditure for refreshments for the August and November meetings.  The motion was seconded by Dick Mayer and was passed.  Dick Mayer proposed a $50 reimbursement to Grantham Productions for taping expenses at the August 23 meeting.  Verna Nahulu amended his proposal and moved to authorize $100.  John Wilson seconded, and the motion for a $100 reimbursement passed.

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at  6:35.   

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